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F229 PYR

1989 Jaguar Xj

Brown Petrol 2919cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,226 mi
Last recorded54,226 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2007
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xj98,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF229 PYR
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1989
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,919cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2007 54,226 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 51,637 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 51,637 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Two rear exhaust clamps loose.

Fail 6 Feb 2006 51,583 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front subframe mounting v blocks starting to spilt

near side front wishbone bush spilt

near side rear exhaust clamp broken

off side rear exhaust clamp broken

power steering pipe to pump leaking

power steering pump leaking

slight play in front roll bar bushes

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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F229 PYR is a 1989 Jaguar Xj in Brown with a 2,919cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 98,076 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F229 PYR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Jaguar Xj is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F229 PYR registered?

F229 PYR is a 1989 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 10 January 1989.

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